Integrated Product Team Lead - 30K Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization seeks an Integrated Product Team Lead for the 30K (NEO) Mechanical System project.

You will own part-level CIPT execution for bearing compartments and related hardware, and will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, program management, suppliers, and customers to meet technical, cost, quality, schedule, and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5 years.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace or related industries.
• Experience managing technical requirements, risks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Strong communication with leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Own CIPT execution for bearing compartments and related hardware; set requirements and plans.
• Lead risk/issue management and coordinate cross-functional/supplier actions.
• Represent IPT in reviews and management interactions; communicate status and recovery actions.
• Manage IPT budgets, schedules, and metrics; ensure cost, schedule, quality targets.
• Support product validation, engine builds, testing, and field service issues; interface with stakeholders.

Skills

IPT leadership

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Program execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join the team as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the 30K (NEO) Mechanical System project team. In this role, you will have part‑level ownership of bearing compartment components, including bearings, seals, housings, and related hardware, and will be accountable to the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) for task planning and execution. You will be responsible for driving the IPT to achieve overall component technical, cost, quality, schedule, and business objectives. The position provides significant opportunities to interface directly with engineering management, program management, suppliers, customers, SIPTs, IPMTs, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate is customer‑focused, technically proficient, highly organized, and an effective communicator who can lead and influence cross‑functional teams while meeting the demands of Next Generation Product Family engine programs. Experience across the product lifecycle‑including design, manufacturing, development, validation, entry into service, and field service support‑is highly valued.

What You Will Do:

• Own part‑level CIPT execution for bearing compartment components, including bearings, seals, housings, and related hardware; establish and communicate task requirements, priorities, deliverables, and execution plans to ensure component objectives are achieved.
• Lead technical risk and issue management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating key risks; coordinate cross‑functional and supplier actions and drive issues to timely closure in accordance with program requirements.
• Lead IPT technical and program reviews and represent the IPT in Customer, SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Management interactions and presentations, clearly communicating technical status, risks, performance, and recovery actions.
• Manage IPT budgets, schedules, and technical/business metrics against program requirements; monitor performance, identify variances, and implement timely corrective actions to maintain commitments for cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
• Support product validation and engine activities by providing technical leadership during validation engine builds, engine testing, development, entry into service, and resolution of field service issues; collaboration with engineering, program management, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.

Travel Requirement : Travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain end‑to‑end product lifecycle experience spanning design, manufacturing, development, validation, engine build and test, entry into service, and field service support.
• Develop advanced IPT/CIPT leadership and program execution skills, including ownership of technical requirements, risk management, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Gain experience working directly with customers, suppliers, engineering leadership, program management, SIPTs, IPMTs, and senior management in a complex aerospace environment.
• Expand technical knowledge of bearing compartment mechanical systems, including bearings, seals, housings, and related turbofan engine hardware.
• Develop leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and continuous‑improvement capabilities while influencing cross‑functional teams to deliver strategic program objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry with demonstrated experience in the engineering/program execution, managing technical requirements, risks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; leading cross‑functional teams; communicating with leadership, cu